A British gas contractor's extraordinary survival story ended tragically in Africa. Philip Mawer miraculously evaded multiple life-threatening situations including bombing attacks, rocket barrages, suicide bombers, and infectious diseases like malaria and Ebola. Despite his remarkable resilience through seven near-death experiences across conflict zones, he ultimately succumbed to an RPG attack while working overseas, highlighting the persistent dangers faced by expatriate workers in hostile environments.

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